What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Coordinator II (HED #10113286) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) works to encourage all New Mexicans to pursue a college education by making it more accessible and affordable. The department holds a statewide vision for higher education in which New Mexicans have the ability to achieve the highest level of education they desire, are ensured a seamless educational experience from pre-school through college, can afford to attend one of New Mexico's fine institutions and will succeed once enrolled, and will be prepared to participate in New Mexico's high wage workforce.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
This job exists to ensure the accurate and efficient financial administration of the Capital Division's funding and expenditures. It is responsible for processing payments, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements. Additionally, the role supports contract and grant management, reconciles capital funds, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth financial operations.
How does it get done?
Duties for this position include:
This position serves HED leadership, employees, New Mexico Higher Education Institutions (HEI's), associated agencies and local organizations.
Ideal Candidate
This position serves HED leadership, employees, New Mexico Higher Education Institutions (HEI's), associated agencies and local organizations.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration and two (2) years of directly related experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing. Any combination of education from a college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience. For use at the State Investment Council only: any budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing experience is acceptable.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Joe Brown (505) 476-8400 or Joe.Brown@hed.nm.gov. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) works to encourage all New Mexicans to pursue a college education by making it more accessible and affordable. The department holds a statewide vision for higher education in which New Mexicans have the ability to achieve the highest level of education they desire, are ensured a seamless educational experience from pre-school through college, can afford to attend one of New Mexico's fine institutions and will succeed once enrolled, and will be prepared to participate in New Mexico's high wage workforce.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
This job exists to ensure the accurate and efficient financial administration of the Capital Division's funding and expenditures. It is responsible for processing payments, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements. Additionally, the role supports contract and grant management, reconciles capital funds, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth financial operations.
How does it get done?
Duties for this position include:
- Processing payments to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) by creating invoices and entering vouchers in SHARE FSCM
- Processing travel and per diem payments for the Capital Division
- Creating and managing Purchase Orders
- Tracking and managing payment distributions to ensure they do not exceed appropriations
- Processing draw requests and review capital outlay funding requests for budget alignment
- Working with the Administrative Services Division on audit documentation and capital fund reconciliation
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements
This position serves HED leadership, employees, New Mexico Higher Education Institutions (HEI's), associated agencies and local organizations.
Ideal Candidate
This position serves HED leadership, employees, New Mexico Higher Education Institutions (HEI's), associated agencies and local organizations.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration and two (2) years of directly related experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing. Any combination of education from a college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience. For use at the State Investment Council only: any budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing experience is acceptable.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Joe Brown (505) 476-8400 or Joe.Brown@hed.nm.gov. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
